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C168 -
Parkinson's Disease Update

Event Time:

Wednesday May 8, 2019 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Topic(s):

Movement Disorders, Foundations in Clinical Neurology

Director(s):

Melissa Nirenberg MD, PhD, FAAN

Description:

This program will provide participants with a global overview of Parkinson's disease, including the latest information about pathophysiology, genetic and environmental risk factors, biomarkers, imaging, and clinical phenomenology. Faculty will also discuss current evidence-based management of motor symptoms, nonmotor symptoms, and complications of dopaminergic therapy, including the role of new and emerging medical and surgical treatments.

Completion Message:

Participants should have a broad understanding of Parkinson's disease, including pathophysiology, genetics, biomarkers, risk factors, motor and nonmotor symptoms, complications of dopaminergic therapy, and evidence-based medical and surgical therapies.